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  1. Knee Replacement and Danskos?

    penniv replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Orthopedic

    Preferably a pair of flat soles with treads, like a slip on sneaker or the like, is

  2. Difficulty Finding NP Preceptors in Charleston, SC

    penniv replied to Gini Lucas's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I did all of my hours at Palmetto Primary Care when I was a student 3 years ago. Call their corporate office and ask if any of the providers are taking students. I currently have a NP student that...

  3. Like np role more than bedside?

    penniv replied to thenursemandy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have been a NP for 3 years and I don't regret it for one minute. What I miss the most about being a bedside nurse is the ability to be surrounded by fellow

  4. ICU ARNP vs Neurosurgical ARNP

    penniv replied to dqbanrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I can only tell you my stance as the sole Orthopaedic NP in town. I absolutely LOVE being in the OR. I met some opposition originally since it's such a PA heavy field, but I'm now accepted freely....

  5. New RN, wondering if becoming a nurse was a mistake. Please read, I need advice!

    penniv replied to emblray's topic in Nursing Career

    At some point EVERY nurse has second thoughts. I have always told the nurses that worked for me that it takes a minimum 6 months to decide if one field of nursing is for you or not. That is the...

  6. Following Your Path, Finding My Own, RN to NP

    penniv replied to incommunity's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    First is your current job market issue. Are you in a position to relocate if necessary to obtain a job as a RN? If not, I think advancing your nursing education without actually clinical experience is...

  7. DEA license

    penniv replied to charlie1234's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't think it should be a problem. If you are in question I encourage you to look on the DEA website and contact your local office. I found them very helpful when I was obtaining my initial...

  8. NP vs MD? Advice please!

    penniv replied to broken-compass's topic in Advanced Practice

    There is a HUGE difference between the two so it isn't an apples to oranges comparison. The pros and cons are different for each individual. I can give you my opinion on the topic. I came into...

  9. What should every orthopaedic nurse know?

    penniv replied to Jammin' RN's topic in Orthopedic

    Learn proper positioning of you spine and joint replacement patients. Know what the common precautions are. Know you will give crazy amounts of narcotics and that is OK. I always tell my new grads...

  10. New NP practice questions...

    penniv posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    Hi all, I'm a new grad ANP. I have accepted a position in a large chiropractic office with 5 DC's. I will be creating my role with the DC. I will be doing some primary care (very limited), but mostly...

  11. New NP practice questions...

    penniv replied to penniv's topic in Advanced Practice

    We have to have a supervising physician that is available via phone, text, or email to consult with. They do not have to be physically present

  12. UAB vs USA

    penniv replied to HappyBunnyNurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I've just finished my Adult NP through UAB. You setup your own clinical sites. You are given a list of already made contract sites, however, if your desired site isn't on there you can have a...

  13. Need info on online NP programs.

    penniv replied to Patchouli's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I have just completed my Adult NP online through the University of Alabama at Birmingham. I looked around for a long time before I settled on them. It was a great program and only 4 semesters long...